Plainridge Racecourse Race 9 - Race 9 - 1609m
BAG PIPE MAJOR (5) finished fourth last start, beaten 30 metres at this track over 1609m. Has the ability to take this out. D A WICKED SHINE (6) has recorded two wins and two minor placings from the past five starts. Maintained the impressive form last time when a neck from the winner in second over 1609m at this track. Primary contender based on recent form. COLT BENNETT (2) is on the radar after his last-start fourth over 1609m at this track a week ago. VEL MR NICE GUY (1) is the best of the rest after finishing fifth over 1609m at this track last time out.

Driver: Kevin Switzer (Jnr)
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, beaten 30 m by Swifty Run (1:51.10) on August 17 at $36. Before that, 7th (Fr8) over 1609m at Cumberland Raceway, beaten 15 m by Etbauer (1:57.00) in TMR 74 on July 26 at $14.70. Will give a good account.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 17/08/2026 | 22 | TRK<76 | $13,552.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Ron Cushing | 1:51.10 | 4 |
| 31.5L | $36.00 |
| 7/8 | 26/07/2026 | 7 | TMR 74 | $7,547.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:57.00 | 8 |
| 15.8L | $14.70 |
| 7/7 | 19/07/2026 | 8 | NW2500L4CD | $7,692.00 | Bangor Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stevenson | 1:58.00 | 3 |
| 18.8L | $19.90 |
| 4/8 | 11/07/2026 | 17 | NW1750L4 | $6,676.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:57.00 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $6.70 |
| 8/8 | 24/06/2026 | 10 | NW1500L4CD | $7,402.00 | Bangor Raceway | 1609m | Fast | David Ingraham | 1:59.40 | 6 |
| 24.0L | $17.30 |
| 5/7 | 14/06/2026 | 175 | NW2500L4 | $7,252.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | David Ingraham | 1:57.20 | 1 |
| 21.8L | $25.00 |
| 5/6 | 07/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Mcgwire Sowers | 2:01.20 | 0 |
| 34.5L | $0.00 |
| 6/8 | 26/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Buffalo Raceway | 1609m | Good | Joseph Chindano (Jnr) | 2:00.40 | 0 |
| 59.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nicholas Graffam
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 24 m by Swifty Run (1:51.10) on August 17 at $23.50. Before that, 6th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track beaten 12 m by Hey Jude Hanover (1:53.00) on August 10 at $10.20. Strong winning prospects.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 17/08/2026 | 7 | TRK<76 | $13,552.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:51.10 | 7 |
| 24.0L | $23.50 |
| 6/8 | 10/08/2026 | 7 | TRK<76 | $13,552.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:53.00 | 3 |
| 12.0L | $10.20 |
| 9/9 | 03/08/2026 | 11 | TRK<76 | $13,552.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:52.20 | 9 |
| 57.8L | $15.00 |
| 4/8 | 23/07/2026 | 7 | NW3000CD | $17,417.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:51.20 | 4 |
| 15.8L | $20.90 |
| 8/8 | 16/07/2026 | 7 | TRK<76 | $13,788.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:52.40 | 6 |
| 72.0L | $20.20 |
| 8/8 | 09/07/2026 | 17 | NW3000L4 | $17,417.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:53.10 | 6 |
| 36.8L | $43.40 |
| 1/6 | 21/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:57.30 | 0 |
| 9.75L | $0.00 |
| 6/8 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Nicholas Graffam | 1:58.00 | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: Bruce Ranger
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track, beaten 40 m by Swifty Run (1:51.10) on August 17 at $74. Two runs back 4th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 6 m by Ranaldi (1:53.40) on August 6 at $7.90. Would be better placed in something easier.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 17/08/2026 | 11 | TRK<76 | $13,552.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Oosting | 1:51.10 | 8 |
| 41.3L | $74.00 |
| 4/7 | 06/08/2026 | 21 | TRK<76 | $13,552.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Oosting | 1:53.40 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $7.90 |
| 1/8 | 16/07/2026 | 7 | TRK<73 | $13,062.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:52.00 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $2.70 |
| 3/9 | 09/07/2026 | 13 | TRK<73 | $13,062.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:52.40 | 6 |
| 16.5L | $20.50 |
| 5/6 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<71 | $13,947.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:55.00 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $5.50 |
| 5/8 | 19/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<71 | $14,644.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:54.10 | 8 |
| 10.5L | $37.70 |
| 5/5 | 12/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:54.40 | 0 |
| 27L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 15/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:57.00 | 0 |
| 8.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Wallace Watson
Stats
Comments
Won three starts back at this track over 1609m TRK<76 on July 23. Last start 5th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 9 m by Clapton (1:52.40) on August 17 at $11.70. Genuine chance.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 17/08/2026 | 7 | TRK<76 | $13,552.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:52.40 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $11.70 |
| 5/7 | 10/08/2026 | 18 | TRK<80 | $19,971.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:50.10 | 1 |
| 15.8L | $39.60 |
| 1/8 | 23/07/2026 | 7 | TRK<76 | $13,788.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:52.40 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $41.50 |
| 6/8 | 16/07/2026 | 7 | TRK<76 | $13,788.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:52.40 | 4 |
| 15.8L | $11.20 |
| 7/8 | 09/07/2026 | 13 | TRK<76 | $13,788.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:52.40 | 8 |
| 21.0L | $53.20 |
| 1/8 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<74.5 | $15,342.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:53.30 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $7.30 |
| 5/6 | 28/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:59.10 | 0 |
| 8.25L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 05/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:59.10 | 0 |
| 19.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Oosting
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 30 m by Dance Monkey (1:50.40) on August 10 at $3.40. Before that, 6th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track beaten 13 m by Hollywood Skeeter (1:52.00) on August 3 at $75.60. Strong winning hope.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 10/08/2026 | 7 | TRK<79 | $14,265.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Oosting | 1:50.40 | 5 |
| 27.8L | $3.40 |
| 6/8 | 03/08/2026 | 7 | TRK<79 | $14,265.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:52.00 | 8 |
| 13.5L | $75.60 |
| 7/8 | 27/07/2026 | 7 | TRK<77 | $17,417.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:52.10 | 8 |
| 12.8L | $46.60 |
| 6/6 | 20/07/2026 | 7 | TRK<77 | $17,417.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:52.20 | 3 |
| 9.0L | $5.80 |
| 2/6 | 13/07/2026 | 6 | NW5000CD | $20,319.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:51.20 | 5 |
| 15.0L | $13.30 |
| 5/7 | 07/07/2026 | 8 | SA-TRK<80 | $17,417.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | W | Nicholas Graffam | 1:52.00 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $13.30 |
| 4/5 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:56.20 | 0 |
| 11.25L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Nicholas Graffam | 1:54.20 | 0 |
| 17.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brett Beckwith
Stats
Comments
Last start solid effort when 2nd (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten a neck by Clapton (1:52.40) on August 17 at $3.50. Two runs back won by 9 m (Fr9) at this track (1:52.10) beating Smokin Molly in TRK<73 on August 6 at $5.20. Looks the testing material.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 17/08/2026 | 11 | TRK<76 | $13,552.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:52.40 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $3.50 |
| 1/9 | 06/08/2026 | 7 | TRK<73 | $12,839.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Swift | 1:52.10 | 9 |
| 9.0L | $5.20 |
| 3/9 | 30/07/2026 | 11 | AMATEUR | $13,062.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jeff Lieberman | 1:54.00 | 9 |
| 6.8L | $2.70 |
| 1/8 | 19/07/2026 | 11 | AMATEUR | $13,062.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jeff Lieberman | 1:53.30 | 8 |
| 17.3L | $11.50 |
| 4/9 | 08/07/2026 | 22 | KYCL10000 | $21,771.00 | Oak Grove Racing | 1609m | Fast | Atlee Bender | 1:54.30 | 4 |
| 12.8L | $5.46 |
| 2/9 | 16/06/2026 | 14 | KYCL10000 | $19,526.00 | Oak Grove Racing | 1609m | Fast | Atlee Bender | 1:54.00 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $2.08 |
| 4/4 | 03/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Eli Swartzentruber | 1:54.20 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |
| 6/8 | 27/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:53.10 | 0 |
| 49.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Hardy
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 6 m by Clapton (1:52.40) on August 17 at $13.80. Two runs back 6th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 30 m by Dance Monkey (1:50.40) on August 10 at $19.70. Needs to improve.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 17/08/2026 | 7 | TRK<76 | $13,552.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:52.40 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $13.80 |
| 6/8 | 10/08/2026 | 7 | TRK<79 | $14,265.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:50.40 | 6 |
| 32.3L | $19.70 |
| 1/9 | 03/08/2026 | 11 | TRK<76 | $13,552.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:52.20 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $8.10 |
| 2/8 | 23/07/2026 | 7 | TRK<76 | $13,788.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:52.40 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $17.70 |
| 2/8 | 16/07/2026 | 7 | TRK<76 | $13,788.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:52.40 | 3 |
| 0.9L | $10.80 |
| 4/8 | 09/07/2026 | 13 | TRK<76 | $13,788.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:52.40 | 7 |
| 13.5L | $17.70 |
| 4/6 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Shawn Carlstrom | 2:00.20 | 0 |
| 8.25L | $0.00 |
| 3/4 | 21/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Shawn Carlstrom | 1:55.30 | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Athearn
Stats
Comments
Comes here second-up after a week. Lacklustre first-up performance when 7th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 21 m by Clapton (1:52.40) on August 17 at $12.50. This looks too tough.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 17/08/2026 | 70 | TRK<76 | $13,552.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:52.40 | 6 |
| 21.0L | $12.50 |
| 3/5 | 03/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Byron | 1:55.30 | 0 |
| 25.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 08/06/2026 | 14 | TRK<77 | $16,736.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:53.10 | 4 |
| 10.5L | $2.10 |
| 5/7 | 25/05/2026 | 6 | TRK<80 | $18,156.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:52.30 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $4.70 |
| 1/8 | 19/05/2026 | 8 | TRK<74 | $13,966.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:53.20 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $1.30 |
| 6/8 | 11/05/2026 | 113 | TRK<77 | $15,363.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:54.20 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $5.20 |
| 4/8 | 28/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Byron | 1:58.20 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |
| 3/9 | 18/01/2026 | 14 | HCP | $16,376.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | A Byron | 1:54.20 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $9.50 |

Driver: Mitchell Cushing
Stats
Comments
Going well. Last start won by a 0.9 m (Fr8) at this track (1:54.10) beating Flirtin Jk in TRK<73 on August 13 at $9.20. Worth plenty of thought.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 13/08/2026 | 7 | TRK<73 | $12,839.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Oosting | 1:54.10 | 8 |
| 0.9L | $9.20 |
| 3/9 | 06/08/2026 | 7 | TRK<73 | $12,839.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Oosting | 1:52.10 | 6 |
| 15.8L | $3.50 |
| 2/9 | 30/07/2026 | 17 | AMATEUR | $13,062.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Randy Bickmore | 1:54.00 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $5.70 |
| 2/7 | 13/07/2026 | 9 | AMATEUR | $13,062.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Randy Bickmore | 1:53.30 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $1.90 |
| 1/7 | 04/07/2026 | 34 | TMR 68 | $6,676.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:58.00 | 1 |
| 25.5L | $1.10 |
| 2/9 | 31/05/2026 | 13 | $10,111.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | T Borth | 1:52.00 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $43.05 |